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LD62 XZV

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 XZV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 91,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 50,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 3,937 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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LD62 XZV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD62 XZV registered?

LD62 XZV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LD62 XZV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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